How Riceguy started their logo design journey

Company name

Rice on Research

Overview

I am a Business Professor about to launch a blog. My blog will focus on social media measurement and metrics (market research stuff). To be specific, my blog will be a forum and discussion on methods to determine the effectiveness of new social media (Twitter, Facebook, Blogging etc). At my blog, other academics, business people and students will be able to read my thoughts on social media measurement and contribute their own ideas.

Tell us a bit about who you are and the people you reach

As indicated above, the target audience are other academics, business people and students. In fact, anyone who is interested in social media may find something of interest in my blog.

Requirements

I have changed the requirements somewhat. Previously, I wanted a whole header designed -- but now I just want to focus on a LOGO that says 'Rice on Research'. I want the logo to have a trendy, clean and uncluttered look. I like simple and stylish design with an elegant font.

I do not want anyone to copy that logo, but I think it expresses my design aesthetic - simple, elegant and flowing. Also, if possible, it would be great if the logo had a design element that expressed measurement - a chart, tape measure etc.

I would like the file in the following formats: High Res .JPG, .EPS and .PSD

I will provide lots of guidance/feedback. It is in my Professor's nature to provide constructive comments :=). I will also show the logos to my marketing class to get their feedback.